Description

As an accredited museum institution and one of the few heritage monuments on the Côte-Nord classified under the highest level of protection, the Sainte-Amélie Church Museum opens the doors to an exceptional building—an architectural treasure of the Dom Bellot style. Its exterior, made of local pink granite, gives way to a striking interior where vast frescoes and stained-glass windows created by Guido Nincheri unfold across an impressive surface area. Nincheri, a master of sacred art and stained glass, crafted works whose refinement and scale echo the great artistic undertakings of the Renaissance. The visit immerses you in the fascinating story of the church's construction, revealing its significance in the cultural and social development of Baie-Comeau. A place of peace, beauty, and remembrance, where every detail tells a chapter of the city's heritage. An essential experience for understanding—and feeling—the soul of the community.